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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr. Jitendra Singh unveils naming of Udhampur Railway Station as Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan  Railway Station
Nation is eternally indebted to the supreme sacrifices made by brave hearts like Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan: Dr. Jitendra Singh
MCTM Railway Station, a proud moment & an inspiration for the youth of Udhampur: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, the Nation is eternally indebted to the supreme sacrifices made by brave hearts like Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan who lay down their lives to give this nation the safe environs to live.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said this during the unveiling ceremony of the naming of Udhampur Railway Station as Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan Railway Station.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, he had personally taken up the issue of naming the Railway Station at Udhampur after the name of Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan in 2017 and also discussed the matter with the then Union Home Minister. After doing all the formalities, Udhampur Railway Station is now Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan Railway Station which is dream come true, Dr. Jitendra Singh added.
He profusely thanked PM Shri Narendra Modi for this.
Dr. Singh further said, the naming of Udhampur Railway Station on Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan  Railway Station is a proud moment for the whole district and is truly an inspiration for the youth of Udhampur.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, the brave hearts on the borders stay awake when we sleep, remain empty stomach when we eat and lay down their lives so that we will remain alive.
The parents of Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan, Shri Dev Raj Gupta and Smt. Asha Rani, DDC Chairman Udhampur, Sh. Lal Chand were also present during the program.
It is pertinent to mention that Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan received Shaurya Chakra  for sacrificing his life in a counter-terrorism operation.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Plantation Drive organized at VOC Port
V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin, organised a plantation drive today, in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian nation and in consonance with Government of India's initiative ' Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', to commemorate the 75th year of Indian Independence.
The event commenced with planting of a sapling by Shri T.K. Ramachandran, Chairman, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, at Port’s School premises. More than 100 saplings were planted by Heads of the Department, officers and staff of the Port and Port’s School teachers. The program was organized adhering all precautionary measures like maintaining social distance and wearing mask, in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
The Port has already developed greenery at an area of 620 acres and landscaping at various installations of the Port at an area of 7.6 acres. As a commitment towards ‘Maritime India Vision 2030’, of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Port has proposed to develop greenbelt by planting around 10,000 saplings in the Port area, to reduce carbon footprint, attenuate noise pollution and improve air quality.
Prime Minister's Office
PM bows to Mahakavi Bharathiar, Subramania Bharathi on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra has paid tributes to Mahakavi Bharathiar, Subramania Bharathi on his Jayanti.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"I bow to the great Subramania Bharathi on his Jayanti. ‘Mahakavi Bharathiar’ embodied remarkable courage and outstanding intellect. He had a grand vision for India’s development and the empowerment of every Indian. We are working to realise his ideas across different sectors.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Empowering Nari-Shakti of North-East through ‘Skill Development Training’ under Ministry of DoNER.
North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Society  under the aegis of ministry of DONER with an aim to empower Nari Shakti through Skill development has helped women living in rural areas of the North Eastern regions to earn their livelihood through mushroom cultivation.
It all started with the NERCRMS giving training to a Women self help group- Banchung for mushroom cultivation. This group is from Changlang District in Arunachal pradedh. The group was formed in January 2016 with a total of 20 female members. This group belongs to the Singpho tribe.
In this area mushroom cultivation is growing rapidly, with the produce fetching good returns in the market. The oyster mushroom is one of the most suitable fungal organisms for producing protein-rich food from various agricultural wastes without composting. Starting oyster mushroom production requires training and preparation.
Initially, the group was not aware of its activity and how to ensure its sustainability. In the year 2016, after the project's implementation, the group learned about its process and activities and later became a part of it. A total of Rs. 1,22,000/-  was received through the Revolving Fund, where the group began with pickle making, weaving, and mushroom cultivation.
In the first week of September 2019, the group were trained on mushroom cultivation by Bad M Bhejega from Mohong village at Kherem Bisa. The group members actively participated during the training. Later, in January 2020, through the training and with the support of the revolving fund, the group started mushroom cultivation with an amount of Rs. 7000/- spent towards buying mushroom spawn, packaging plastic, rubber, and pipe spray.
After two months, mushrooms begin to sell at a whole sale market price of Rs. 150 to Rs. 160/kg and occasionally at a retail market price of Rs. 200. Over a month and a half, they sold 17 kg at a whole sale price of Rs. 2870 and 60 kg at retail with a sale price of Rs. 12000. The total amount sold was Rs. 14870, with a profit of Rs. 14870.
The group expressed its sincere gratitude to the project for its theoretical and financial support received through NERCRMS, by developing and enhancing the skills of rural women by providing knowledge about mushroom cultivation for income generation.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of majority stake in SMW Ispat Private Limited by OFB Tech Private Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of majority stake in SMW Ispat Private Limited by OFB Tech Private Limited.
The proposed combination envisages acquisition of majority stake in SMW Ispat Private Limited  by OFB Tech Private Limited .
OFB Tech, a private limited company, is engaged in the business of wholesale trading of bulk raw materials such as steel, non-ferrous metals, industrial chemicals and petroleum derivatives, agri-commodities to facilitate transactions between businesses through its online or offline channels.
SMW Ispat, a private limited company, is engaged in the business of manufacturing products such as TMT steel bars and steel billets.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Finance
PFRDA Invites Expression of Interest  for Actuarial Valuation of Atal Pension Yojana
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority  invites Expression of Interest  from reputed Actuary/Actuarial Firm for valuation to estimate the likely shortfall or otherwise on account of the minimum guaranteed pension and suitable provisioning for gap funding under Atal Pension Yojana.
APY offers guaranteed pension benefits which entails suitable gap funding to fulfill the commitment of guaranteed pension benefits to the subscribers and spouse of the subscribers. The Expression of Interest document has been issued on 18.07.2018 and the same is available on PFRDA's website. Along with the other conditions, the actuarial firm should have carried out the actuarial valuation of at least 10 funds in the immediately preceding 5 financial years and out of which at least 2 of the funds should have had the minimum fund size of 5000 cr.
It may be recalled that , the Prime Minister had launched Atal Pension Yojana in May, 2015 for all Indian citizens in the age group from 18-40 years, specially targeting under-privileged sections of society in the unorganized sector. As on date 1.08 cr subscribers have been registered under Atal Pension Yojana and more than Rs 4,500 Cr contribution have been collected from the subscribers under the Scheme.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
8 Para athletes in four different sports included in TOPS scheme
At the 50th meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell that was held on November 26, the decision to include 8 Para Athletes in four different sports Para Athletics, Para Shooting, Para Badminton and Para Table Tennis into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme was taken.
Para Athletics: Men’s Discus Thrower in F52 event Vinod Kumar who has qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics at the World Championships was included in the TOPS scheme. Praveen Kumar who has qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics in Men’s High Jump T64 was also included in the scheme as is Ajit Kumar Panchal who competes in the Men’s F52 Discus Throw event.
Virender Dhankar who competes in the Men’s Shot Put F57 event and Jayanti Behera who competes in theWomen’s 400m F47 event were excluded from the scheme.
Para Badminton: The Women’s Doubles Pair of Parul Parmar and Palak Kohli  who are currently ranked world number 5 in the Race to qualification for the Tokyo Paralympics have been inducted into the TOPS scheme.
Para Shooting: Rubina Francis who competes in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 event has been included in the TOPS scheme as has Siddharth Babu who competes in the Men’s 50m Rifle Prone event, Siddharth Babu has already attained a quota for the Tokyo Paralympics. Deepender who competes in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 event has been excluded from the scheme.
Para Table Tennis: Bhavina Patel who is ranked 8th in the world in the W-Class 4 event has been included in the TOPS scheme. She has earned a quota for the Tokyo Paralympics and will be the first Indian to represent the country in Para Table Tennis at the Paralympics.
Ministry of External Affairs
Third batch of 183 Indians stranded in Ukraine arrives early morning today in Mumbai from Bucharest, Romania
Union Minister Raosaheb Patil Danve receives passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Indian Railways set up special help and reservation desk at Mumbai Airport to facilitate onward travel of passengers to their hometowns
Mumbai, 3 March, 2022
The third flight to Mumbai carrying 183 Indian nationals who were stranded in Ukraine landed in Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport early this morning . Air India Express flight IX 1202 Flight, operated as part of Operation Ganga had departed from the Romanian capital Bucharest late Wednesday night.
Union Minister of State for Railways, Coal and Mines Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve received the home-bound Indians and interacted with them upon arrival. Many relatives of the passengers were also present at the airport.
Interacting with the media, the Minister informed that under ‘Operation Ganga’, the Government is taking all-out efforts to bring back all Indian citizens stranded in the war-hit country. Around 17,000 Indians, mainly students, were stranded in Ukraine and around 4,000 - 5,000 fellow citizens have already been brought back, he said. He further informed that this operation will continue to bring back whosoever is left.
The Minister informed that Indian Railways has set up Help Desks at T2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai to facilitate onward travel of passengers to their hometowns. State-wise help desks are set up at Mumbai International Airport assisting incoming Indian citizens to help them reach their homes in the most hassle-free manner.
Shri Danve instructed railway officials to facilitate their smooth transit to their hometowns. An Indian student who has just been brought home recounted her escape from the war zone, gratefully acknowledging the support extended by Indian Embassy in Ukraine as well as civil society organizations.
Flights under Operation Ganga have recently been increased. The MEA Control Room, as well as the Control Centres operated by Indian Embassies in Ukraine, Poland, Romania Hungary and Slovak Republic, continue to operate on 24x7 basis.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has yesterday spoken with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders reviewed the situation in Ukraine, especially in the city of Kharkiv where many Indian students are stuck. They discussed the safe evacuation of the Indian nationals from the conflict areas.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Southern zone Family Health Survey released; MoS Health Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar says findings of the survey shows country is moving in right direction in health sector
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar today virtually inaugurated the release of the Southern zone Family Health Survey-5  Report. Speaking on the occasion, she said the findings of the survey highlight significant fall in infant and child mortality rates, unmet need for family planning, out-of-pocket expenditure on child birth in public health facilities, malnutrition among children. Pointing out that it is a positive step towards the goal of “Health for All”, she said it is evident from the findings of the NFHS-5 that the health and family welfare scenario in the country is moving in the right direction at the right pace and hoped that the country would be able to achieve many of the Sustainable Development Goals  targets well before 2030. The Minister of State also said in some indicators and Services, the southern zonal States/UTs have already achieved almost 100 percent or universal, like in Birth Registration of Children, population living in household with electricity, Institutional Birth, Birth attended by skilled health personnel, and many more indicators.
As per the Survey report, early marriage has declined in all the South Zonal States/UTs with lowest in Lakshadweep  followed by Kerala . Institutional births in the country have increased significantly from 79 % in the last survey to 89 % now. In NFHS-5, more than 77% of children aged 12-23 months are fully immunized, with overall improvement in SDG indicators in all states / UTs. The NFHS-5 data were collected from approximately 1.12 lakh households in the southern zone of 1.12 lakh females and 15,000 males.
At the same time, the National Family Health Survey shows that obesity is on the rise in most states. Nationally, it has increased from 21 per cent to 24 per cent among women and from 19 to 23 per cent among men. More than one-third of women aged 34-46 in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim, Manipur, Punjab, Delhi, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are overweight.
The function in
Thiruvananthapuram was presided over by Kerala Health Minister Smt. Veena George. She said the government aims to provide better health care to the people at a lower cost and this goal can be achieved through the ARDRAM mission.
Experts from the International Institute for Population Science presented the findings and relevance, maternal and child health and nutrition, family planning and adolescent health of the National Health Survey-5. Health experts gave a presentation on the role of Panchayat raj institutions in the field of health and the best health models in the southern states.
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Ministry of Finance
G20 First Working Group Meet on Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion begins in Kolkata
Kolkata, January 09, 2023
The first 'Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion' meeting of the G20 began in Kolkata today in the auguste presence of guests and distinguished persons from around the Globe. The meeting began with a round of discussions aimed at better opening of doors of digital transactions to marginal people for financial progress and productivity growth.
The Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the guests and delegates and said that she is happy to host this G-20 meeting in the state. Supporting the theme of this year's G-20 conference, 'Vasudhaiva Kutambakkam', the Chief Minister said she does not believe in political borders. Development of the world is not possible without the development of people as a whole. Her government is working with a human face for the development of people. Special importance is being given to the development of women and also for the backward section of the society. She highlighted various steps taken by the government to increase e-governance and digital transactions. The Chief Minister also referred to the industrial potential of the state.
Two panel discussions were held as part of this discussion. 12 experts from International Financial Organisations participated in the discussion on the role of Digital Public Infrastructure  in Financial Inclusion and Productivity Gains and also on Digital Financial Ecosystem based on Digital Public Infrastructure. The Ambassador for Digital Affairs, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, France, Mr. Henri Verdier and the Ambassador -At -Large for Digital Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Estonia, Ms. Lene Liosk participated in the discussions. Besides, an exhibition on innovative financial products has been put up as a part of the meet.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI takes measures to Curb Altercation Incidents at Toll Plazas
Issues Standard Operating Procedure and Conducts Training program for Toll Operations
To curb altercation incidents and strengthen security at National Highway Toll Plazas, NHAI has issued Standard Operating Procedures  to safeguard interests of both the commuters and toll operators. The detailed Standard Operating Procedure include guidelines for NHAI field offices to ensure strict implementation and adherence by toll collecting agencies to manage staff and road users.
In addition to this, ‘Toll par Calm’ a special drive has been initiated by NHAI at Toll Plazas. Under this initiative, NHAI has collaborated with professional Psychologists for anger management and customer delight training to Toll Plaza staff. The first training session was conducted at Murthal Toll plaza in Haryana, and more trainings will be conducted on other toll plazas across the country.
As per the SoP, NHAI field offices will make sure that the toll collecting agency performs their duties as per the guidelines. The toll collecting agency will ensure that staff at toll plaza wear the prescribed NHAI uniform with a name badge. Any anticipated incidence of violence should only be handled by Toll Plaza Manager/ lane supervisors, who will wear body cameras to record instances of violence at the toll plazas. In case of unruly behavior by a road user, the lane supervisor shall intervene and try to resolve the issue peacefully. Under no circumstances, toll plaza staff shall use provocative language or resort to violence. Toll Plaza officials may take help from local police and lodge a FIR in case the issue persists or escalates. Videography can be done by the staff as proof to report such incidents to the police.
Any incidence which involves physical violence by the road user or damage to public property at the toll plaza should immediately be reported by toll collecting agency to the police and concerned NHAI Project Implementation Unit with all necessary documents/ proof.
NHAI field offices shall ensure that toll collecting agency possess police verification of each and every staff deployed at the toll plaza. In addition, toll collecting agency must direct the toll plaza staff to be courteous with road users.
The toll collection agency should also give monthly statement of incidents/ FIRs to the concerned NHAI Project Implementation Unit, so that in case of inaction by the authorities, NHAI field officials can report the same to the District Collector and request action. Consolidated reports may be taken up by NHAI Regional Office at state level meetings.
Toll plazas witness altercations between road users and toll plaza staff over toll issues. Heated arguments in some cases turns into physical violence. The issuance of Standard Operating procedure will help to minimize such instances and will help both highway users and toll plaza officials in smooth conduct of the day-to-day operations.
Ministry of Defence
REAR ADMIRAL SANJAY SHARMA TOOK OVER AS ADMIRAL SUPERINTENDENT, NAVAL SHIP REPAIR YARD 
Rear Admiral Sanjay Sharma took over as Admiral Superintendent, Naval Ship Repair Yard  from Rear Admiral Deepak Bansal, VSM on 26 Feb 21. Before assuming charge, Rear Admiral Sharma paid floral tributes at the memorial of ‘The Unknown Worker’.
Rear Admiral Sanjay Sharma was commissioned in the Indian Navy on 01 Aug 86. Prior to this appointment, the Flag Officer has held various important appointments at IHQ MoD, Advanced Technology Vessel Program and Headquarters Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam.
The incumbent Rear Admiral Deepak Bansal, who spent fourteen months at the helm of NSRY, would assume charge as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff  at IHQ MoD .
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Ministry of Culture
National Gallery of Modern Art to run ONLINE NAIMISHA 2020- Summer Art Program from 8th June to 3rd July 2020
Four workshops will be organized under ONLINE NAIMISHA 2020 Program
National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi has announced ONLINE NAIMISHA 2020- Summer Art Program from 8th June 2020 to 3rd July 2020. During this pandemic situation and lockdown, museums and cultural institutions cannot serve visitors and audiences as usual. It led NGMA to explore new areas and platforms to reach to its audiences. In the last two month or so NGMA has organised many programs and exhibitions virtually. The technological development provides an opportunity to organise such programs digitally. So, NGMA is making an endeavour to host its most popular summer art program NAIMISHA digitally.
The month-long ONLINE summer program by NGMA, New Delhi is an initiative to provide a chance to its participants to create and learn from practicing artists without compromising their health. Four inclusive workshops have been planned by NGMA to engage and increase engagement virtually. The announcement of these workshops on 1st June was very well received with the registration of more than 600 participants. In the online NAIMISH 2020 program, four workshops will be organized entitled Painting workshop, Sculpture workshop, Printmaking and Indrajaal - The Magic of Art  from 8th June 2020 to 3rd July 2020. Online workshops sessions will be organized in two groups: Group 1: 6 years to 15 years having the timings: 11 am to 11.35 am and Group 2: 16 years and above with no closing limit having the timings: 4.00 pm to 4.35 pm
Director General of National Gallery of Modern Art Shri Adwaita Charan Garanayak said,"as the first Director General of the National Gallery of Modern Art , I firmly believe in making museums virtually accessible to the public. Summer art program 2020 is a step further towards engaging all sections of our society with the museum and its activities. From Monday onward, I along with the senior-junior artist will reach to you on your screen and we all will try to learn to create art together. The title of the program NAIMISHA-represents a sacred place where people offer their shraddha or devotion. I believe in broadening the scope of NGMA's activities especially in the field of education as an institution and reaching each and every fraction of the society."
The exhibition of selected artworks from NAIMISHA 2020 Summer Art Program will be displayed virtually on SO-HAM the Cultural media platform of NGMA for public viewing soon.
The details of activities will be available on NGMA’s official website and Facebook page. For further updates, please visit:
NGMA WEBSITE: http://ngmaindia.gov.in/
NGMA, NEW DELHI FACEBOOK PAGE
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NGMA TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ngma_delhi